Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5929 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2166 | 25 Elul 5926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2167 | 21 Elul 5927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2168 | 21 Elul 5928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2169 | 25 Elul 5929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2170 | 20 Elul 5930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2171 | 21 Elul 5931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2172 | 23 Elul 5932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2173 | 20 Elul 5933 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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